Surgical Tech II: Day Shift, Growth & Impact

Trinity Health; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

MercyOne Health System in Des Moines/Iowa region is seeking a Surgical Technician to join our Operating Room team. The candidate will prepare the operating room, maintain sterile fields, and assist across several surgical specialties to ensure patient safety and efficient procedures.

We value flexibility, strong teamwork, and the ability to work under pressure. A CST is preferred but not required in Iowa; BLS is mandatory, and certification timelines apply for cross-state work.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology or completion of surgical tech apprenticeship or military program.
• Or graduate of an LPN program with Surgical experience; or equivalent experience to demonstrate competency.
• CST certification preferred but not required in Iowa. CST certification is required within 18 months of hire if working in Illinois. LPN license is required if you are a graduate of an LPN program.
• BLS. Mandatory Reporter.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people; ability to work under pressure and with a large degree of independence and accountability; and the ability to accept responsibility for the direction, control or planning of an activity.
• Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room for the surgical procedure including instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintain the sterile field during the surgical procedure.
• May scrub more general cases which may include general surgery, gynecology, urology, podiatry, and plastics; may be 2nd, 3rd or 4th scrub in all surgical specialties.

Job description

MercyOne Health System in Des Moines/Iowa region is seeking a Surgical Technician to join our Operating Room team. The candidate will prepare the operating room, maintain sterile fields, and assist across several surgical specialties to ensure patient safety and efficient procedures.

We value flexibility, strong teamwork, and the ability to work under pressure. A CST is preferred but not required in Iowa; BLS is mandatory, and certification timelines apply for cross-state work.